TravelMate 4730/4730G Quick Guide
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English 11 Base view 1 2 7 6 3 5 4 # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 3 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws) 5 Acer DASP (Disk Anti- Protects the hard disk drive from shocks Shock Protection) and bumps (only for certain models). 6 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 7 Battery release latch Releases the battery to remove the battery pack.
English 11 Base view 1 2 7 6 3 5 4 # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 3 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws) 5 Acer DASP (Disk Anti- Protects the hard disk drive from shocks Shock Protection) and bumps (only for certain models). 6 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 7 Battery release latch Releases the battery to remove the battery pack.
TravelMate 4730/4730G Quick Guide
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...x 247 (D) x 31/41 (H) mm (13.31 (W) x 9.72 (D) x 1.22/1.61 (H) inches) • 2.35 kg (5.17 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack* • 2.51 kg (5.53 lbs.) with 9-cell battery pack* • ACPI 3.0 • 48.8W 4400 mAh • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter* • 3-pin 90 W AC adapter* • Energy ...Star 4.0 • 88-/89-/93-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device • Acer EasyPort IV connector • PC Card slot (Type II) • Acer Bio-...
...x 247 (D) x 31/41 (H) mm (13.31 (W) x 9.72 (D) x 1.22/1.61 (H) inches) • 2.35 kg (5.17 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack* • 2.51 kg (5.53 lbs.) with 9-cell battery pack* • ACPI 3.0 • 48.8W 4400 mAh • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter* • 3-pin 90 W AC adapter* • Energy ...Star 4.0 • 88-/89-/93-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device • Acer EasyPort IV connector • PC Card slot (Type II) • Acer Bio-...
TravelMate 4730/4730G Service Guide
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...12 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 12 Windows Keys 13 Hot Keys 14 Special Key 15 Using the System Utilities 16 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 18 System Utilities 25 BIOS Setup Utility 25 Navigating the BIOS Utility 25... General Information 44 Pre-disassembly Instructions 44 Disassembly Process 44 External Module Disassembly Process 45 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 45 Removing the Battery Pack 46 Removing the SD dummy card 47 Removing the NewCard dummy card 48 Removing the Lower Covers 49 Removing the DIMM...
...12 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 12 Windows Keys 13 Hot Keys 14 Special Key 15 Using the System Utilities 16 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 18 System Utilities 25 BIOS Setup Utility 25 Navigating the BIOS Utility 25... General Information 44 Pre-disassembly Instructions 44 Disassembly Process 44 External Module Disassembly Process 45 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 45 Removing the Battery Pack 46 Removing the SD dummy card 47 Removing the NewCard dummy card 48 Removing the Lower Covers 49 Removing the DIMM...
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...; 2.51 kg (5.53 lbs.) with 9-cell battery pack* Power subsystem • ACPI 3.0 • 48.8W 4400 mAh • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter* • 3-pin 90 W AC adapter* • Energy Star 4.0 Input Devices • 88-/89-/93-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device I/O interface • Acer EasyPort IV connector • PC Card slot...
...; 2.51 kg (5.53 lbs.) with 9-cell battery pack* Power subsystem • ACPI 3.0 • 48.8W 4400 mAh • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter* • 3-pin 90 W AC adapter* • Energy Star 4.0 Input Devices • 88-/89-/93-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device I/O interface • Acer EasyPort IV connector • PC Card slot...
TravelMate 4730/4730G Service Guide
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Chapter 1 9 Protects the hard disk drive from shocks and bumps (only for removal. Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Releases the battery for certain models). Battery lock Memory compartment Hard disk bay Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection) Ventilation slots and cooling fan Battery release latch Locks the battery in position. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Bottom View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Icon Item Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Houses the computer's main memory.
Chapter 1 9 Protects the hard disk drive from shocks and bumps (only for removal. Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Releases the battery for certain models). Battery lock Memory compartment Hard disk bay Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection) Ventilation slots and cooling fan Battery release latch Locks the battery in position. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Bottom View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Icon Item Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Houses the computer's main memory.
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... computer cover is active. The mail and Web browser buttons are : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology. Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Indicates the computer's power status. Fully charged: The light shows...Function Bluetooth Description Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Charging: The battery light shows amber when the battery is activated. Icon Function Empowering Technology Web browser Description Launch Acer Empowering Technology. (user-programmable) Internet browser (user-Programmable) Mail Email ...
... computer cover is active. The mail and Web browser buttons are : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology. Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Indicates the computer's power status. Fully charged: The light shows...Function Bluetooth Description Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Charging: The battery light shows amber when the battery is activated. Icon Function Empowering Technology Web browser Description Launch Acer Empowering Technology. (user-programmable) Internet browser (user-Programmable) Mail Email ...
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... (RGB 6-bit) Min. 40 Typ. 45 Min. 10 Typ. 35 0 to +50 -20 to the USB port directly: Yes Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Specification ENE KB926 88-/89-/93-key Yes Plug... keyboard to +60 NOTE: 5 points position (Display area: 303.7 (H) x 189.8(V)mm) 22 Chapter 1 Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Total number of battery cell Package configuration Sanyo TM-2007A Li-Ion 4400mAh 6 3S2P Specification Sony TM-2007A Li-Ion 7200mAh 9 3S3P LCD 14.1" Item Vendor/model name Screen...
... (RGB 6-bit) Min. 40 Typ. 45 Min. 10 Typ. 35 0 to +50 -20 to the USB port directly: Yes Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Specification ENE KB926 88-/89-/93-key Yes Plug... keyboard to +60 NOTE: 5 points position (Display area: 303.7 (H) x 189.8(V)mm) 22 Chapter 1 Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Total number of battery cell Package configuration Sanyo TM-2007A Li-Ion 4400mAh 6 3S2P Specification Sony TM-2007A Li-Ion 7200mAh 9 3S3P LCD 14.1" Item Vendor/model name Screen...
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... out or by hot key • HDD Local Stand-By mode by time out • LCD Local Stand-By mode by time out • Low battery alarm by beep • Auto-backlight off when LCD cover closed • Full ACPI 1.0B supported • LCD Auto-DIM mode by time out Chapter...
... out or by hot key • HDD Local Stand-By mode by time out • LCD Local Stand-By mode by time out • Low battery alarm by beep • Auto-backlight off when LCD cover closed • Full ACPI 1.0B supported • LCD Auto-DIM mode by time out Chapter...
TravelMate 4730/4730G Service Guide
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... enter the Setup Menu. 2. Select Boot Menu to modify the boot priority order, for the following steps to use the Phlash. Chapter 2 37 If the battery pack does not contain enough power to finish BIOS flash, the system will not boot as USB HDD) before you run the Phlash utility. Use...
... enter the Setup Menu. 2. Select Boot Menu to modify the boot priority order, for the following steps to use the Phlash. Chapter 2 37 If the battery pack does not contain enough power to finish BIOS flash, the system will not boot as USB HDD) before you run the Phlash utility. Use...
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... M2*5 11 MA000004TG0 M3*3 (NL) 8 MCDK03030G0 M2*3 (VGA) 4 MA0000096G0 M2.5*3 (AMD_CPU) 4 AM01O000300 M2.5*3.2 (INTEL) 4 MA000006C00 DIS-THE-SCREW 1 AM043000D00 M2.5*4 5 MA0000005G0 44 Chapter 3 Remove the battery pack. General Information Pre-disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that order. Turn off the power to any of the sequence...
... M2*5 11 MA000004TG0 M3*3 (NL) 8 MCDK03030G0 M2*3 (VGA) 4 MA0000096G0 M2.5*3 (AMD_CPU) 4 AM01O000300 M2.5*3.2 (INTEL) 4 MA000006C00 DIS-THE-SCREW 1 AM043000D00 M2.5*4 5 MA0000005G0 44 Chapter 3 Remove the battery pack. General Information Pre-disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that order. Turn off the power to any of the sequence...
TravelMate 4730/4730G Service Guide
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Slide and hold the battery release latch to the unlock position. 3. Turn computer over. 2. Removing the Battery Pack 1. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the release position (1), then slide out the battery pack from the main unit (2). 1 2 46 Chapter 3
Slide and hold the battery release latch to the unlock position. 3. Turn computer over. 2. Removing the Battery Pack 1. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the release position (1), then slide out the battery pack from the main unit (2). 1 2 46 Chapter 3
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See "Removing the NewCard dummy card" on page 46. 2. Loosen the five captive screws in the Memory, HDD, and WLAN bays as shown. Carefully open the memory cover. Memory Cover HDD Cover 6. Chapter 3 49 Removing the Lower Covers 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 48. 4. WLAN Cover 5. See "Removing the SD dummy card" on page 47. 3. Remove the HDD cover as shown.
See "Removing the NewCard dummy card" on page 46. 2. Loosen the five captive screws in the Memory, HDD, and WLAN bays as shown. Carefully open the memory cover. Memory Cover HDD Cover 6. Chapter 3 49 Removing the Lower Covers 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 48. 4. WLAN Cover 5. See "Removing the SD dummy card" on page 47. 3. Remove the HDD cover as shown.
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Remove the Memory Module cover See "Removing the Lower Covers" on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM module. 4. Remove the DIMM module. 5. Push out the release latches on page 49. 3. Repeat steps for the second DIMM module. Chapter 3 51 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 46. 2. Removing the DIMM Modules 1.
Remove the Memory Module cover See "Removing the Lower Covers" on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM module. 4. Remove the DIMM module. 5. Push out the release latches on page 49. 3. Repeat steps for the second DIMM module. Chapter 3 51 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 46. 2. Removing the DIMM Modules 1.
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Removing the WLAN Module 1. Step WLAN Module Size M2*3 (NL) Quantity 2 Screw Type 52 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 49. 3. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 46. 2. Move the antenna cables away and remove the two screws on the WLAN board to release the WLAN board. Remove the WLAN cover. Remove the adhesive tape and disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN board. 4.
Removing the WLAN Module 1. Step WLAN Module Size M2*3 (NL) Quantity 2 Screw Type 52 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 49. 3. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 46. 2. Move the antenna cables away and remove the two screws on the WLAN board to release the WLAN board. Remove the WLAN cover. Remove the adhesive tape and disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN board. 4.
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Remove the HDD holder by easing the sides outward to remove. Remove the HDD cover, See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 46. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 49. 3. Use the mylar tab to slide and lift up the hard disk drive module to clear the carrier. 54 Chapter 3 NOTE: To prevent damage to device, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of it. 4. Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1.
Remove the HDD holder by easing the sides outward to remove. Remove the HDD cover, See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 46. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 49. 3. Use the mylar tab to slide and lift up the hard disk drive module to clear the carrier. 54 Chapter 3 NOTE: To prevent damage to device, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of it. 4. Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1.
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Removing the Optical Drive Module 1. Remove the screw securing the ODD module. Remove the Memory cover. Using a screw driver, push the ODD module through the chassis and pull to remove it from the main unit. 56 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 49. 3. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 46. 2. Step ODD Module Size M2.5*5(NL) Quantity 1 Screw Type 4.
Removing the Optical Drive Module 1. Remove the screw securing the ODD module. Remove the Memory cover. Using a screw driver, push the ODD module through the chassis and pull to remove it from the main unit. 56 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 49. 3. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 46. 2. Step ODD Module Size M2.5*5(NL) Quantity 1 Screw Type 4.
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... Cover clear of the chassis. Locate and remove the five securing screws as shown, rightside first. 5. Lift the Switch Cover as shown. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 46. 2. Step Switch Cover Size M2.5*3 Quantity 5 Screw Type 3. Chapter 3 59 IMPORTANT:The LCD module must be fully open the LCD module...
... Cover clear of the chassis. Locate and remove the five securing screws as shown, rightside first. 5. Lift the Switch Cover as shown. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 46. 2. Step Switch Cover Size M2.5*3 Quantity 5 Screw Type 3. Chapter 3 59 IMPORTANT:The LCD module must be fully open the LCD module...
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Remove the two screws securing the keyboard to release the FFC. 60 Chapter 3 Step Keyboard Size M2*3 Quantity 2 4. See "Removing the Switch Cover" on page 46. 2. Turn the keyboard over and pull back the securing latch to the upper case. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 59. 3. Lift the keyboard as shown to remove from the chassis. Screw Type 5. Removing the Keyboard 1.
Remove the two screws securing the keyboard to release the FFC. 60 Chapter 3 Step Keyboard Size M2*3 Quantity 2 4. See "Removing the Switch Cover" on page 46. 2. Turn the keyboard over and pull back the securing latch to the upper case. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 59. 3. Lift the keyboard as shown to remove from the chassis. Screw Type 5. Removing the Keyboard 1.
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Remove the two securing screws from the chassis. Remove the keyboard from the Power Board. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 46. 2. NOTE: The left hand securing screw is shared by the eKey Board. Chapter 3 61 6. Disconnect the Power Board cable from the mainboard. 4. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 60. 3. Removing the Power Board 1.
Remove the two securing screws from the chassis. Remove the keyboard from the Power Board. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 46. 2. NOTE: The left hand securing screw is shared by the eKey Board. Chapter 3 61 6. Disconnect the Power Board cable from the mainboard. 4. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 60. 3. Removing the Power Board 1.
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See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 46. 2. Remove the two securing screws from the mainboard. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 60. 3. Step Power Board Size M2*3 Quantity 2 Removing the Launch Board 1. Screw Type 4. NOTE: The right hand securing screw is shared by the Power Board. 62 Chapter 3 Disconnect the Launch Board cable from the Launch Board.
See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 46. 2. Remove the two securing screws from the mainboard. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 60. 3. Step Power Board Size M2*3 Quantity 2 Removing the Launch Board 1. Screw Type 4. NOTE: The right hand securing screw is shared by the Power Board. 62 Chapter 3 Disconnect the Launch Board cable from the Launch Board.